Fetal Exposure to certain Asthma Drugs in the Womb linked to Autism Risk, Study Says

Babies who were exposed to certain asthma drugs while they were still in the womb have a slightly higher risk of autism, a new study is reporting.
For this study, the team headed by Nicole Gidaya of Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, analyzed databases from Denmark. They compared 5,200 children who were diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder to 52,000 non-autistic children of the same age group.....

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Asthma, Allergies and the Cold Weather Conundrum

Cold weather is both friend and foe. When you heat the house to stay warm it reduces moisture and when the relative humidity falls below 50%, dust mites won’t grow. That’s a definite good thing. However, the indoor heat can be hard on your skin, drying it out quickly, unless you stay moisturized with the right products. And if you suffer with eczema, the dry, indoor heat can also cause itchy flares. Similarly, nasal drying is a problem for some people.....

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Autism Risk Tied to Prenatal Asthma Drug Exposure 
But taking beta-agonists during pregnancy also might benefit fetus, researchers say

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children whose mothers took certain asthma drugs during pregnancy may have a slightly increased risk of autism, a new study suggests.
The study, published online Jan. 6 in Pediatrics, found a connection between autism risk and prenatal exposure to drugs called beta-agonists. They are most often used to control asthma, and include inhaled medications such as albuterol, salmeterol (Serevent) and formoterol (Foradil).....

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